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Double J said:
Got to say, Alex Neils decision to not play DJ at ten throughout his tenure is mind boggling.

Probably cost him a Premier League move in all honesty.
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This is the reason Potts should not be getting as much abuse as he is because I'm sure he doesn't want to be shoehorned into a strikers role. He's not the greatest but he's a decent squad member when played in his correct position. I accept 10 is probably his best position and he's not going to displace DJ, but he's done ok in games in midfield when played centrally.
 
Jack Daniels said:
Is Potts going to be a regular starter? - No.

Is Potts going to be a reliable back up member off the bench? - Yes.

But not as a Striker. Midfield only.
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Really disappointing isn't it that Potts has slipped so far down the pecking order, I'm not alright with it but loads seem to be. He's way off getting anywhere near his potential. For me I wouldn't be giving him an extension, no chance
 
California_PNE said:
Really disappointing isn't it that Potts has slipped so far down the pecking order, I'm not alright with it but loads seem to be. He's way off getting anywhere near his potential. For me I wouldn't be giving him an extension, no chance
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Potts has occasionally looked good when played in some sort of central midfield position. He has the physical attributes to be a considerable player - strength, thunderous shot - but he lacks real force of character and never looks like he is scaring the opposition. But now with Ledson, Whiteman, Johnson, Browne and McCann ahead of him you really cannot see him getting ahead of any of them. Frankly also with Sinclair returning and both Murphy and Wickham signing his utility as an emergency striker looks to be redundant. In truth a fresh start for him elsewhere might be best for everyone.
 
In his first couple of months with us when he was playing in the position Neil signed him to play in (i.e. part of the 3) he seemed promising. Then he had the injury, lost form, lost a regular place in the team and has never looked anywhere near what he was or could have been since.

As I've said, I can't see a role for him now as we play the different system so yep, I think everyone would be better off if he moved on.
 
California_PNE said:
Really disappointing isn't it that Potts has slipped so far down the pecking order, I'm not alright with it but loads seem to be. He's way off getting anywhere near his potential. For me I wouldn't be giving him an extension, no chance
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I just don’t see a role for him, he has some qualities and doesn’t deserve the abuse but we have too many players who don’t naturally fit our current tactics

as the 3 5 2 is working I would let him go
 
Still Hoping said:
I just don’t see a role for him, he has some qualities and doesn’t deserve the abuse but we have too many players who don’t naturally fit our current tactics

as the 3 5 2 is working I would let him go
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I think he's only got himself to blame, maybe the season will turn and he'll become an important player but he's never really grabbed his opportunities and that's down to him. I'm disappointed.
 


“ making the midfielder Preston’s third all-time record goal-scorer.”

Can only assume Sky Sports have been using Transfermarkt, which says only Garner and Cresswell have scored more goals than DJ…think we’ve had a few people get more than that
 
jamesOB said:


“ making the midfielder Preston’s third all-time record goal-scorer.”

Can only assume Sky Sports have been using Transfermarkt, which says only Garner and Cresswell have scored more goals than DJ…think we’ve had a few people get more than that
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Sir Tom scored 187 league goals, 210 total for PNE.
 
jamesOB said:


“ making the midfielder Preston’s third all-time record goal-scorer.”

Can only assume Sky Sports have been using Transfermarkt, which says only Garner and Cresswell have scored more goals than DJ…think we’ve had a few people get more than that
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With it being Sky won't "all-time" mean "since the Premiership came into existence"?
 
rem said:
I hope he is not played again in any position other than 10. His inconsistency last season was partly due to not being played in a consistent position, number 10, and Frankie has rectified this.
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And enormous change in style of play
 
He always worked hard pressing last year and even as recent as Huddersfield was taking up positions but not getting the ball

He is a Barometer of how much better we are playing as a team but he has class and we don’t have anyone else who can do what he does

Also his best form often coincides with Seani playing regularly
 
Just to think AN tried to farm him out to Wigan? To be replaced by one of his own stellar signings- Kinda ironic that’s where Bayliss ended up -
 
twickerspne said:
Just to think AN tried to farm him out to Wigan? To be replaced by one of his own stellar signings- Kinda ironic that’s where Bayliss ended up -
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He didn’t. Johnson wanted out, and he was a player that the club would’ve let go if the price was right, which Wigan didn’t offer. Neil was quite happy to keep him as he was getting regular minutes under him.
 
Always baffled me when some thought dj isn't a great player. Personally I was delighted he signed a new contract. Neil had him playing in a position that wasn't dj , dj is an attacker , not a deep midfielder. He's He's his best when his in the offensive quarter. He's a great player to have
 
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